DND, DPWH lead groundbreaking for new OCD building

By Priam Nepomuceno/ PNA

(PNA photo by Joey Razon)

MANILA — The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Tuesday led the groundbreaking ceremony for the seven-story administration building of the Office of Civil Defense.

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and Public Works Secretary Mark Villar spearheaded the event, which took place in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.

OCD administrator Ricardo Jalad, in a statement, said the building will house the difference offices of the agency.

“A total amount of PHP275 million was allotted by the DPWH for the construction of the building and is expected to be completed by April of 2020,” Jalad added.

Popular

Palace slams Imee’s ‘baseless’ claims; PBBM unfazed by destabilizers, obstructionists

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet “Hindi mabigat ang alegasyon ni Senator Imee—walang basehan. Kuwentong walang kuwenta, kuwentong kutsero.” President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. remains unbothered by political...

PH economy remains resilient amid various domestic issues

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Malacañang announced on Tuesday that the country’s economy remains strong in the face of various issues that plague the administration of...

PBBM appoints new DOJ chief

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet A month after appointing former Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla as the new Ombudsman, President Ferdinand R. Marcos...

PBBM visits Tino-hit Negros Occidental

By Brian Campued As part of the administration’s commitment to supporting the recovery of communities devastated by recent calamities, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visited...